Will your pictures hang in a living room with contemporary decor or a sunroom filled with wicker? Is it going to be part of a gallery display or the focal piece in a professional office? Both the context - residential, commercial, gallery - and the style of the space will provide hints on which frame to choose and what color of mat would be best.
Framing for galleries or gallery-style spaces tends to be classic and high quality. The frames should have clean lines in solid wood or fine metals, while the mats should be in neutral shades. Frames for residential or office settings are meant to suit your taste and décor. Color, style, and design can all be chosen to work with the image and its surroundings including wall and trim paint colors and textiles, like drapes, rugs, upholstery and pillows to create a truly unique, custom look.